Happenings Around the Shop
You’ve likely heard the term VIN used in reference to a vehicle before; but what does it stand for, what exactly do all of those letters and numbers mean, and where in the world can you find your vehicle’s VIN? The acronym VIN stands for vehicle identification number and every automobile …
Windshield wipers endure a lot of abuse throughout the year. They work hard to remove rain, dirt, snow (and sometimes even ice) during winter, and at the peak of summer they withstand high temperatures and excessively dry conditions. Worn out wipers become a safety issue and can reduce driving visibility. It …
Thanks to Specialty Graphics Solutions it is now easier than ever to find us! They created a fabulous A-board for guidance near the street and a sleek new permanent building sign. We are loving this sleek, brushed aluminum with raised lettering– it really makes our logo stand out! We are so grateful …
If you are a car lover in the Vancouver or Portland area and are looking for a fun Saturday, look no further. The new World of Speed museum in Wilsonville is now also the host of Portland’s famous Cars and Coffee gathering– and between the two, it makes for a …
Have you ever wondered what it means for a mechanic to be ASE Certified or why it is important to you as a car owner? ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) is a non-profit organization founded in 1972 that strives to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and …
We took a weekend trip to Redmond, WA to check out the Exotics@RTC car meet held at the Redmond Town Center. This is one of the largest exotic car meets north of Los Angeles and with the sunny, beautiful weather we were having the turnout was great! If you haven’t been, check out …
It is always interesting to hear about how a business came up with their name. And since we are frequently asked about the meaning behind ours, Kings Cross Automotive, we thought it would be fun to share the details.